As the year races to a close, it's time to plan your Christmas shopping and holiday preparations! With festive trading hours varying across stores, here's a handy guide to help you stay on top of things for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s.
Coles
Christmas Eve: All Coles stores will be open, so you're covered for last-minute shopping.
Christmas Day: Closed nationwide—time for a break!
Boxing Day: Most stores will be open, except for metropolitan stores in SA (regional stores there will still welcome you).
New Year’s Day: Open across the country, except for some SA metropolitan stores. In WA, all stores open except Coles Tom Price.
Woolworths
Christmas Eve: All stores open—grab those final groceries!
Christmas Day: Closed everywhere, so plan ahead.
Boxing Day: Open in most states. In SA, regional stores are open (except Millicent), but metropolitan ones are closed.
New Year’s Day: Most stores open, but in SA, only regional stores will operate. In WA, Northam stays closed.
Kmart & Big W
Kmart: Closed on Christmas Day. Check specific trading hours online for other days.
Big W: Closed on Christmas Day, open the rest of the season. Double-check hours with your local store.
Liquorland, First Choice, and Vintage Cellars
Christmas Day: Closed everywhere, except for a few stores in Tasmania and Victoria.
Boxing Day: Most stores reopen, but Alice Springs and some WA locations stay closed.
New Year’s Eve: Open but check your local store's hours.
New Year’s Day: Open nationwide, though a few WA stores might be closed.
BWS & Dan Murphy’s
Christmas Eve: Business as usual.
Christmas Day: Mostly closed, except for select stores in Victoria and Tasmania.
Boxing Day: Both reopen!
New Year’s Eve: Dan Murphy’s open until 9 PM; BWS follows regular hours.
New Year’s Day: Both open with slightly shorter hours.
Westfield Shopping Centres
Christmas Eve: Most centres open until 5 or 6 PM.
Christmas Day: Fully closed—time to celebrate with loved ones.
Boxing Day: Open again, some locations until 9 PM for all your sale-hunting needs.
New Year’s Eve: Hours vary, so check your local centre.
New Year’s Day: Mostly closed in NSW (except Warringah Mall) and ACT. In other states, centres open but with reduced hours.
Aldi
Christmas Day: Closed across the board.
Other Days: Hours vary for Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day—best to check Aldi's website for specifics near you.
Plan your shopping wisely and double-check trading hours for your local stores to avoid surprises. Happy holidays and enjoy the festive season! 🎄✨
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